Art & Design (Pre Degree) - Diploma in Foundation Studies - Level 3/4

Foundation Art & Design is an iconic part of UK creative education. It is a creative rite of passage with a lineage stretching from the Bauhaus to the most technologically informed contemporary practices.

A Foundation course is the first significant step in the process of becoming an Artist or Designer. From developing a personal language to critically analysing the potential of your ideas, you will build a foundation on which to thrive in the world of Art & Design. You will be encouraged to explore, experiment and to take risks, all of which will extend your critical independence and enable you to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards required to achieve progression to Higher Education. You will learn through projects, assignments, presentations, group critiques to develop strong communication skills, which will support the transition from general to specialist Art and Design education.

This highly stimulating course will prepare you for the demands of Degree Level education. You will explore a wide range of 2D and 3D processes in Art and Design such as drawing, fine art, textiles, fashion, graphics, CAD and photography, all designed to help you select a specialist area of study. In the final part of the course, you will be involved in proposing, planning, creating and exhibiting a final major project.

There will be opportunities to work with practising artists, designers and craftspeople. You will participate in cultural and contextual activities and educational visits to support your studies.

Your learning programme will be made up of a number of qualifications. These will include Essential and Wider Skills and the development of Literacy and Numeracy skills. Coleg Cambria is committed to supporting your progression to employment or Higher Education. Therefore, all courses at Coleg Cambria provide the opportunity for the development of English and Maths to Level 2 and ideally to GCSE Grade C if you haven't already achieved this at school/college. This will enhance your prospects in the jobs market and will also enable progression to Higher Education.